No place for the family to sit
Breakfast nooks and bay windows often sit empty. A banquette with a table turns them into the spot where everyone eats.
Built-In Breakfast Nook & Banquette →Serving Elmhurst & nearby Villa Park, Lombard
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Elmhurst, IL
Cabinets you can't reach into, a pantry that overflows, no spot for the family to sit: we build kitchen storage that fits how your Elmhurst household actually cooks.
- Local crews working in Elmhurst ZIP 60126
- Design, permits and every trade on one schedule
- A written, itemized estimate before any work
Storage problems we solve in Elmhurst kitchens
Most kitchens don't run out of space; they run out of space you can reach. In Elmhurst we fit roll-out shelves into existing cabinets, turn closets and empty walls into pantries and build banquettes with storage under the seat, so the counters can stay clear.
A blind corner nobody can reach
Corner cabinets hide whatever goes in them. A swing-out or pull-out corner unit, or a lazy Susan in the right cabinet type, puts that space back in use.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Food lost on deep pantry shelves
Deep shelves hide cans behind cans. Shallower shelves, roll-out drawers or door racks keep everything in sight.
Pantry Design & Installation →Wire shelving sagging under food
Sagging wire racks in the pantry closet are common. Solid wood or melamine shelving on proper supports carries the weight and keeps items level.
Pantry Design & Installation →Trash can taking up floor space
Moving the garbage and recycling into a cabinet frees the floor and hides the smell. We convert an existing base into a double-bin pull-out.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Kitchen cabinets that simply don't fit your stuff
Sometimes organizers can't fix a cabinet that is the wrong size. We can modify boxes, raise uppers or build a custom section where it matters.
Kitchen Cabinet Modification →Clutter under the sink
Cleaning supplies piled around the drain and disposal are hard to reach. An organizer built around the plumbing gives each bottle a place.
Pull-Out Shelves & Cabinet Organizers →Wasted space above and between cabinets
A blank wall next to the fridge or a short run of uppers is often the easiest place to add storage. We build into it to match.
Custom Kitchen Cabinets →Everything in a storage project
- Storage walk-throughA visit to see what you store, where it ends up and which spaces are going unused.
- Roll-out shelves and pull-outsFull-extension roll-outs, trash pull-outs and corner units fitted into existing base cabinets.
- Inserts and dividersTray dividers, spice pull-outs, drawer inserts and sink-base organizers.
- Pantry cabinetsTall pantry cabinets with roll-out shelves set into a wall or the end of a run.
- Pantry closet and walk-in shelvingOld wire racks removed and solid shelving, drawers and baskets installed on the framing.
- Built-in banquette seatingStraight, L-shaped or U-shaped banquettes with storage under the seat.
- Cleanup and walkthroughFinal adjustments to drawers and hardware, then a walkthrough before we leave.
Choices you'll make
Wire and metal organizersChrome or coated-wire baskets for under-sink and corner units where airflow helps.
Solid pantry shelvingShelving that doesn't sag or tip small jars, unlike builder wire racks.
Wood and plywood roll-outsSolid-sided wood roll-outs that look like part of the cabinet.
Full-extension, soft-close slidesBall-bearing or undermount slides, chosen by load and cabinet type.
Pantry cabinets vs. pantry closetsA cabinet adds pantry where there is wall space; a closet conversion uses a room that's already there.
Before and after: kitchens near Elmhurst
Before
AfterAn Elmhurst 1950s ranch: before and after
This one is a 1950s ranch in Elmhurst. The kitchen as it was: original birch cabinets painted white decades ago, sagging doors, chrome pulls and laminate with an aluminum edge band. The reason for the call: counters buried under things that had no cabinet space. After: roll-out shelves in the base cabinets, a pull-out trash unit and a pantry wall, with the counters cleared. The job covered storage walk-through, inserts and dividers, plus pantry closet and walk-in shelving.
Before
AfterAn Addison 1950s ranch: before and after
The site: a 1950s ranch in Addison. Before: 1970s dark pecan-stained cabinets and light beige laminate. The reason for the call: counters buried under things that had no cabinet space. Finished kitchen: roll-out shelves in the base cabinets, a pull-out trash unit and a pantry wall, with the counters cleared. Work included roll-out shelves and pull-outs, pantry cabinets, plus cleanup and walkthrough.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Addison →
Before
AfterAn Oak Brook 1970s split-level: before and after
A 1970s split-level in Oak Brook, a typical kitchen for Oak Brook. The kitchen as it was: medium-brown stained oak cabinets with wide frames and harvest-gold laminate. The reason for the call: counters buried under things that had no cabinet space. After: roll-out shelves in the base cabinets, a pull-out trash unit and a pantry wall, with the counters cleared. Work included storage walk-through, roll-out shelves and pull-outs, plus inserts and dividers.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions in Oak Brook →
Before
AfterBefore and after: a 1960s ranch in Elmhurst
What changed: cabinets in light butter yellow with satin brass pulls, creamy quartzite-look quartz counters, a green zellige-look tile backsplash, warm oak luxury vinyl plank flooring and a flush drum fixture and under-cabinet lights.
Kitchen Remodeling in Elmhurst →
Before
AfterKitchen Cabinet Painting in a postwar bi-level, Elmhurst
The same doors sprayed in creamy white uppers and navy lowers, new brushed nickel bar pulls; counters and floor stayed as they were.
Kitchen Cabinet Painting in Elmhurst →The project, step by step
- Tell us what doesn't fitCall or write with what bothers you most: the corner, the pantry, the trash, the lack of seating.
- Measure on siteA visit to check cabinet construction, clearances and where new storage can go.
- Plan and written estimateYou get a cabinet-by-cabinet plan and an itemized estimate.
- Build and installOrganizers are made to size and installed, usually without touching the countertops.
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions questions from Elmhurst homeowners
Do you match the existing cabinet finish?
For built-ins that show, we match color and door style where possible, or suggest a contrasting finish that looks intentional.
Can you add more storage to an older kitchen?
Usually. We check the cabinet frames and find spaces like back halls or old closets that can hold pantry storage.
Should I get pull-outs or a new pantry first?
If food is the problem, start with the pantry. If cookware and supplies are the problem, start with the base cabinets.
Can you add storage without replacing the cabinets?
Usually yes. Roll-outs, dividers and corner units go into existing cabinets as long as the boxes are sound.
How long does a storage project take?
Organizers go in quickly. Custom pantry shelving and built-in seating take a few days to a couple of weeks, depending on scope.
Does storage project need a Elmhurst building permit, and who files it?
Permits go through Community Development Department (Building), phone 630-530-3030. When your scope needs one, we prepare the application and schedule the inspections.
Do I need a permit for storage project in Elmhurst?
It depends on the scope. Elmhurst's rule in short: Elmhurst requires permits for building and construction projects; all permits are applied for through the City's Citizen Self-Service Portal. We handle the permit when one is needed with Community Development Department (Building).
Do you work in my part of Elmhurst?
Yes. Our crews work across Elmhurst — ZIP 60126 — and nearby Villa Park, Lombard, Addison.
Working in Elmhurst
- A lot of Elmhurst kitchens date from the 1950s. We know these layouts well and what is worth keeping.
- Most Elmhurst homes are single-family. We protect floors and driveways and leave the site clean every day.
- We know how Community Development Department (Building) handles kitchen permits and pull them for you.
ZIP 60126
Kitchen Storage & Pantry Solutions nearby
Other kitchen services in Elmhurst
Kitchen RemodelingFull kitchen remodels, from layout to last cabinet pull.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingFactory-smooth painted cabinets without replacing them.
Cabinet RefacingNew doors and fronts on your existing cabinet boxes.
Countertop Fabrication & InstallationQuartz, granite and butcher block, templated and installed.
Kitchen Backsplash InstallationTile backsplashes with clean lines and flush outlets.